Picked up a set at Ft Hood clothing sales and I am never going back to ACUs ever again!  The Army finally got it right, this is the most comfortable uniform I have worn to date (entered service in 99').  Will they last as long as ACUs?  Probably not, the material is very thin.  No more zippers, velcro closures, chest pockets, has raglan sleeves (torso is like a fitted button up shirt), articulated knees in the pants, and wind zips right through it all.  These will be great for those hot summer days on Ft Lewis when the temps start hitting the 80s!  

Saw my RCO wearing these.  I thought they were for wear with body armor only...maybe I should ask the CSM.

The IHWCU is an authorized version of the ACU. There is nothing in writing stating that it’s seasonal, situational, or cannot be worn in place of the regular cut ACU. In the eyes of the reg, it's the same.

Needs slant chest pockets accessible from sides like the Patagonias.  No chest pockets gives me a maternity uniform vibe.

Saw them at Bliss fall 2019, they were out of M/R tops so I just got pants figuring I could get the top when I got back. Came back summer 2020 and they're completely sold out.

Checked JBLM a month ago, lady at Lewis C&S told me said they're not getting any until next summer.
I thought about just getting a Propper or Truspec jungle top but I have a feeling they'll fade differently in the wash.

Some things haven't changed.
Like colors fading.

The shirts I've worn were ALWAYS matched with the same set of pants.  
A little permanent coding on the tags on the back and I never worried again about wearing two-toned uniforms.
The uniforms(s) I bought in January would always be a shade lighter than the uniform(s) bought in April or May.
Okay, if something damaged the shirt/pants I would have to buy a new set.
But that's what Clothing Allowance was all about.

They are the cats tits
I've worn a single pair almost daily for a year and they're super duper soft right now. I feel like they're gonna rip soon, but they've been holding up really well. I think I have at least another year in them. I just got more so I can cycle them out. I've been wearing them in 40 degree weather. I just like how they fit a lot better. I don't recall how I was even able to wear ACUs everytime I think about putting them on, I touch the arm of my ACU blouse and it's so thick and stiff...

The shoulder pockets are annoying at some times, but eh. My main gripe is the top button, some people wear them and it looks like shit cause one side of the collar is all fucked up. But eh they comfy.

They are definitely nice. I wish we could have gone back to rank(s) and branch for officers on the collar, but I am so very glad the damn zipper is gone off of the front of the top. Over the last 15 years of the ACU I have busted at least 6 of them, rendering the top nearly worthless. Buttons are SO much better.